Cabrillo College Catalog–2015-2016
PSYCHOLOGY
• Certified completion of the California State University General EducationBreadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth) or the Intersegmental General
Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.
Learning Outcomes
The Cabrillo College Core Competencies (with an emphasis in the study of
Psychology):
1. Communication: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, and/or Conversing
2. Critical Thinking and Information Competency: Analysis, Computation,
Research, Problem Solving
3. Global Awareness: An appreciation of Scientific Processes, Global Systems
and Civics, and Artistic Variety
4. Personal Responsibility and Professional Development: Self-Management
and Self-Awareness, Social and Physical Wellness, Workplace Skills
CSU or IGETC General Education Requirements
37-39
Human Arts and Social Sciences Division
Isabel O'Connor, Division Dean
Division Office, Room 420
Jennifer Lee, Department Chair, (831) 479-6403
Aptos Counselor: (831) 479-6274 for appointment
Watsonville Counselor: (831) 786-4734
Call (831) 479-6297 for more information
http://www.cabrillo.edu/programs
Core Courses (10-12 units)
Units
PSYCH 1
General Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
or
PSYCH 1H
Honors General Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MATH 12
Elementary Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
or
MATH 12H
Honors Elementary Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
or
PSYCH 2A
Statistics for Behavioral Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
and
PSYCH 2B
Research Methods in Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
List A - Select one course from the following:
Units
BIO 4
Human Anatomy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BIO 11A
General Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PSYCH 4
Introduction to Biological Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
List B - Select one course from the following:
Units
Any course not used from List A above
or
PSYCH 6
Introduction to Social Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSYCH 8
Introduction to Developmental Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSYCH 12
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
List C - Select one course from the following:
Units
Any course not used from Lists A or B above
or
PSYCH 26
Introduction to Personality Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSYCH 31
Introduction to Abnormal Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSYCH 33
Personal and Social Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSYCH 35ABC Death and Dying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSYCH 37ABC Values and Decision Making . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSYCH 39ABC Relationships: Marriage and the Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SOC 1
Introduction to Sociology: Understanding Society . . . . . . 3
SOC 1H
Honors Introduction to Sociology: Understanding Society 3
Psychology A.A.-T Transfer Degree
Psychology is the study of our thinking, feeling and behaving. It is the study
of human beings, a very complex phenomenon. Cabrillo College offers a
diverse program with several goals: 1) to expose students to the variety of subfields in psychology; 2) to engender knowledge of and appreciation for the spirit and nature of scientific inquiry; 3) to facilitate insight into oneself and increase
knowledge of and sensitivity to others; and 4) to introduce students to the basic
body of knowledge, thus preparing them for further study in psychology.
Because the field of psychology is broad and diverse, psychologists can and
do work in a variety of settings.
Most psychologists have a Master's degree or a Ph.D. This usually requires
two to six years of study after a Bachelor's Degree. Psychologists may teach,
conduct research, perform psychological testing, or do consultation in a variety
of settings including hospitals, social service agencies, businesses, industries,
colleges, and universities. Applied psychology integrates theory, research, and
practice to help people with close relationships, with decision-making, with
death and dying, and with other issues. Applied psychology can also produce
superior job performance in the human services, education, and many other
fields.
Cabrillo offers options for degrees in Psychology.The first option listed below
is the Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer (A.A.-T), which is intended
for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a
CSU campus. Students completing these degrees are guaranteed admission to
the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. This degree may not
be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system.
See Associate Degree for Transfer information in the Cabrillo College
Catalog. The following is required for all A.A.-T or A.S.-T degrees:
• Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
• Minimum grade-point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable
coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some
majors may require a higher GPA.
• Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in the major with a letter
grade of "C" or better, or a "P" if the course is taken on a "Pass/No Pass"
basis. Note: this degree requires greater than 18 units in the major for
completion.
Total Units
60
Note: all courses in the major also meet general education requirements.
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Psychology Courses
Psychology A. A. Degree
Learning Outcomes
The Cabrillo College Core Competencies (with an emphasis in the study of
Psychology):
1. Communication: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, and/or Conversing
2. Critical Thinking and Information Competency: Analysis, Computation,
Research, Problem Solving
3. Global Awareness: An appreciation of Scientific Processes, Global Systems
and Civics, and Artistic Variety
4. Personal Responsibility and Professional Development: Self-Management
and Self-Awareness, Social and Physical Wellness, Workplace Skills
Model Program for Psychology
An Associate Degree requires 60 units appropriate to your educational goal,
to include general education and at least 18 units in a major. Courses should
be selected to meet the lower-division major preparation requirements at your
intended transfer university - these specific requirements can be found at www.
assist. org for 4-year public institutions in California. Please see a counselor for
advisement to ensure you are taking the best possible courses given your goal.
The department presents the following suggested Model Program for this
major. The courses listed below may or may not be appropriate depending on
your specific goal. Please see a counselor for advisement for transfer to any 4year institution.
A. A. General Education
30 Units
PSYCH 1
General Psychology
3 units; 3 hours Lecture
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 1A/1AH/1AMC/1AMCH.
Repeatability: May be taken a total of 1 time.
Explores major theories and concepts, methods, and research findings in psychology. Topics include the biological bases of behavior, perception, cognition
and consciousness, learning, memory, emotion, motivation, development, personality, social psychology, psychological disorders and therapeutic approaches, and applied psychology. May be offered in a Distance-Learning Format.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU; UC. C-ID: PSY 110
PSYCH 1H
Honors General Psychology
3 units; 3 hours Lecture
Prerequisite: Honors Standing.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 1A/1AH/1AMC/1AMCH.
Repeatability: May be taken a total of 1 time.
Explores major theories and concepts, methods, and research findings in psychology. Topics include the biological bases of behavior, perception, cognition
and consciousness, learning, memory, emotion, motivation, development, personality, social psychology, psychological disorders and therapeutic approaches, and applied psychology. Highlights student research, writing, and reporting,
both individually and as part of a learning community, and will often meet in a
seminar format.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU; UC. C-ID: PSY 110
Core Courses (15-18 Units)
Units
PSYCH 1
General Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
or
PSYCH 1H
Honors General Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSYCH 2A
Statistics for Behavioral Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
or
MATH 12
Elementary Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
or
MATH 12H
Honors Elementary Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Choose three of the following courses:
PSYCH 2B
Research Methods in Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PSYCH 4
*Introduction to Biological Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSYCH 6
Introduction to Social Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSYCH 8
**Introduction to Developmental Psychology . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSYCH 12
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSYCH 26
Introduction to Personality Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Approved Electives (9-10 Units)
Units
PSYCH 31
Introduction to Abnormal Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSYCH 33
Personal and Social Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSYCH 35ABC Death and Dying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSYCH 37ABC Values and Decision Making . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSYCH 39ABC Relationships: Marriage and the Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electives: (2-6)
(Any Course numbered 1-99) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 6
Total Units
60
*Required at San Jose State Univerity
**Required at University of California at Santa Cruz
PSYCH 2A
Statistics for Behavioral
Sciences
3 units; 3 hours Lecture
Prerequisite: MATH 142 or MATH 152 or equivalent skills.
Hybrid Requisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in PSYCH 1 or
PSYCH 1H or SOC 1 or SOC 1H.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken a total of 1 time.
Examines probability techniques, hypothesis testing, and predictive techniques
to facilitate behavioral science research. Topics include: descriptive statistics;
probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference and power; correlation and linear regression; chi-square; t-tests; and analysis of variance. Applies
both hand-computation and statistical software to data in a social science context, including interpretation of the statistical findings.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU; UC, with limits: PSYCH 2A, BUS 9 and MATH
12/12H combined: maximum credit: 1 course. C-ID: SOCI 125
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PSYCH 2B
Research Methods in
Psychology
PSYCH 6
Introduction to Social
Psychology
4 units; 3 hours Lecture, 3 hours Laboratory
Prerequisite: PSYCH 1 or PSYCH 1H and PSYCH 2A or MATH 12 or MATH
12H.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 1A/1AH/1AMC/1AMCH.
Repeatability: May be taken a total of 1 time.
Surveys various research methods with an emphasis on research design,
experimental procedures, descriptive methods, instrumentation, and the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of research data. Research design
and methodology are examined through a review of research in a variety of disciplines. In laboratory sessions students will conduct experimental and nonexperimental research. Data collected during laboratory sessions will be analyzed with statistical software.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU; UC. C-ID: PSY 200
3 units; 3 hours Lecture
Prerequisite: PSYCH 1 or PSYCH 1H.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 1A/1AH/1AMC/1AMCH.
Repeatability: May be taken a total of 1 time.
Examines individual human behavior in relation to the social environment.
Considers the power of social situations, other individuals, and social groups.
Topics include conformity, attitude change, social cognition, prejudice, aggression, interpersonal attraction, helping behavior, cultural norms, gender roles,
and group phenomena.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU; UC. C-ID: PSY 170
PSYCH 4
3 units; 3 hours Lecture
Prerequisite: PSYCH 1 or PSYCH 1H.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 1A/1AH/1AMC/1AMCH.
Repeatability: May be taken a total of 1 time.
Explores the science of human development across the lifespan, from conception through death. Examines theories and research of physical, cognitive, personality, and social development.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU; UC, with limits: PSYCH 8 combined with ECE
31, 32 & 33: maximum credit- 1 course C-ID: PSY 180
PSYCH 8
Introduction to Biological
Psychology
3 units; 3 hours Lecture
Prerequisite: PSYCH 1 or PSYCH 1H.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 1A/1AH/1AMC/1AMCH; Eligibility for READ
100.
Repeatability: May be taken a total of 1 time.
Introduces the scientific study of the biological bases of behavior and its fundamental role in the neurosciences. Physiological, hormonal, and neurochemical
mechanisms, and brain-behavior relationships underlying the psychological
phenomena of sensation, perception, regulatory processes, emotion, learning,
memory, and psychological disorders will be addressed. The course also notes
historical scientific contributions and current research principles for studying
brain-behavior relationships and mental processes. Ethical standards for
human and animal research are discussed in the context of both invasive and
non-invasive experimental research.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU; UC. C-ID: PSY 150
PSYCH 4L
PSYCH 12
Introduction to Developmental
Psychology
Introduction to Cognitive
Psychology
3 units; 3 hours Lecture
Prerequisite: PSYCH 1 or PSYCH 1H.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 1A/1AH/1AMC/1AMCH.
Repeatability: May be taken a total of 1 time.
Provides an advanced consideration of mental processes, emphasizing perception, memory, problem-solving, decision-making, and the application of cognitive psychology to practical problems.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU; UC.
Biological Psychology
Laboratory
1 unit; 3 hours Laboratory
Prerequisite: PSYCH 1 or PSYCH 1H.
Hybrid Requisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in PSYCH 4 .
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 1A/1AH/1AMC/1AMCH; Eligibility for READ
100.
Repeatability: May be taken a total of 1 time.
Presents methods and techniques used to investigate sensation, perception,
and biological psychology. Topics include the organization of the brain, anatomy and physiology of the neuron, the biochemistry of the synapse, and an
examination of sensory systems. Methods include brain dissection procedures,
interactive computer simulations, and lab experiments with data collection and
analysis. Materials fees may apply.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU; UC.
PSYCH 20A-Z
Current Topics in
Psychology
3 units; 3 hours Lecture
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken a total of 1 time.
Study of topics of current importance in of the major fields of psychology. The
particular areas of emphasis will be listed in the Schedule of Classes.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU; UC, with conditions: Students must retain a
copy of the course outline, the course syllabus and work completed for this
course. Credit for this course is contingent upon a review of the course outline
and other materials by the UC transfer campus.
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PSYCH 26
Introduction to Personality
Psychology
PSYCH 37ABC Values and Decision Making
3 units; 3 hours Lecture
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken a total of 1 time.
Examines the theory and process of assigning values, making decisions, and
the psychology of critical thinking as applied in both personal and professional
contexts, at home and in the workplace. Focuses on how values influence decision making and on ways to identify various alternatives and evaluate the
potential consequences of each choice.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU.
3 units; 3 hours Lecture
Prerequisite: PSYCH 1 or PSYCH 1H.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 1A/1AH/1AMC/1AMCH.
Repeatability: May be taken a total of 1 time.
Describes and explains individual differences in terms of major personality theories from Freud to the modern day, and introduces contemporary personality
research and assessment.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU; UC.
PSYCH 31
PSYCH 39ABC Relationships: Marriage and
the Family
Introduction to Abnormal
Psychology
3 units; 3 hours Lecture
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken a total of 1 time.
Studies the function and meaning of relationships from both an academic and
practical perspective with emphasis on the psychology of intimate relations.
Historical, cultural, and economic perspectives are applied to an exploration of
the myths and realities of relationships involving communication, power, roles,
gender, sexuality, parenting, and the satisfaction of psychological and social
needs.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU; UC, with conditions: CSU: Students must take
39ABC (3 units) to receive GE credit UC: If taken for 3 units(ABC)
3 units; 3 hours Lecture
Prerequisite: PSYCH 1 or PSYCH 1H.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 1A/1AH/1AMC/1AMCH.
Repeatability: May be taken a total of 1 time.
Introduces the scientific study of abnormal behavior, including explanations of
anxiety, depression, schizophrenias and other disorders. Surveys abnormal
behavior from a variety of perspectives including biological, psychological, and
sociocultural approaches. Includes intervention and prevention strategies for
psychological disorders.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU; UC. C-ID: PSY 120
PSYCH 33
Personal and Social
Adjustment
PSYCH 40
Field Experience in Psychology
3 units; 3 hours Laboratory
Prerequisite: PSYCH 1 or PSYCH 1H.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 1A/1AH/1AMC.1AMCH.
Repeatability: May be taken a total of 1 time.
Provides an opportunity to work with children, the elderly, or people with disabilities and to evaluate the current work practices in a field setting. Can help
students gain insight into themselves and to clarify their vocational interests.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU; UC.
3 units; 3 hours Lecture
Prerequisite: PSYCH 1 or PSYCH 1H.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 1A/1AH/1AMC/1AMCH.
Repeatability: May be taken a total of 1 time.
Surveys different psychological perspectives and theoretical foundations and
how these are applied across a person's life taking into account the influence
of factors such as culture, gender, ethnicity, historical cohort, and socio-economic status. Emphasizes broad understanding of how scientists, clinicians,
and practitioners study and apply psychology. Facilitates insight into the self
and explores techniques for personal growth and healthy relationships.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU; UC. C-ID: PSY 115
PSYCH 35ABC Death and Dying
3 units; 3 hours Lecture
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken a total of 1 time.
Explores the way in which individual experience and culture influence grief,
care of the dying, funeral rites, ethical decision-making in medicine, and the
psychosocial understanding of death through contemporary, historical, crosscultural, psychological, and interdisciplinary perspectives.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU; UC, with conditions: CSU: Students must take
35ABC (3 units) to receive GE credit UC: If taken for 3 units(ABC)
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